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Bye-bye Kansas

By Frances Chin

Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore! From September 29 to October 2, The Marlborough Children’s and Youth Theatre is staging a production of The Wizard of Oz. Directed by Duncan Whiting, and on stage at the Boathouse Theatre, this production is the culmination of months of work by the young cast.

With colourful costumes, impressive choreography and singing, and heartfelt performances from the smallest munchkin to the wickedest witch of the west – this production does not need a hurricane to transport its audience to the magical Land of Oz. Continued on page 2.

Glinda the Good Witch played by Rosie McAlister, Toto played by Lily Parker, and Dorothy played by Addison Cromie (and Sienna Wheeler) are excited to announce that The Wizard of Oz show runs until this Friday at The Boathouse Theatre in Blenheim. Photo provided.

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Magical production of Wizard of Oz Continued from page 1.

Sienna Wheeler and Addison Cromie both alternate as Dorothy, and manage to balance the character’s wide-eyed idealism with humour and spunk.

Ethan Roberts – the Cowardly Lion - gives a fantastic recital of ‘If I were King of the Forest,’ and Rosie McAlister and Sabrina Rae’s performances as Glinda and the Witch were both believable and entertaining as the ‘good witch’ and ‘bad witch.’

Luka Van Rensburgh as Tinman and Jack Fransen as Scarecrow both use their bodies to portray their characters, with the Tinman’s stiffness and the Scarecrow’s limp, loose body shown in the actors’ movements.

And of course, there is a vast array of munchkins, jitterbugs, winkies, poppies, flying monkeys, and little dogs – all performed

excellently by the young cast.

During the performance, young and old alike were transfixed, as the age old story of a young girl who runs away from home played out in front of them.

Despite being aimed at young children, there was the definite sound of adult laughter during the performance, with jokes from the 1930s still managing to land over 80-years after they were written.

The vibrant, individualised costuming brought to mind the technicolour magic of the original movie – from the bright orange hats of the munchkins, to the sombre green of Oz. An orchestral backing track lent gravity to serious moments, with a particular stand out being when Dorothy and her friends travel through an enchanted poppy field.

Of course, all the original songs from the MGM movie were in-

Lion played by Ethan Roberts, Toto played by Lily Parker, Tinman played

by Luka van Rensburgh, Scarecrow played by Jack Fransen, and Dorothy played by Sienna Wheeler.

cluded – having grandparents, parents, and kiddies singing along as Dorothy sang ‘Over The Rainbow.’ With such a fun time to be

had, it was almost a shame to hear Dorothy say, “there’s no place like home!”

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It has now been 10-days since 31-year-old Clarence woman, Melissa Ewings, was last seen after telling a friend she was going for a walk to the Clarence River on the afternoon of Sunday, September 20.

She was reported missing the following morning when she didn’t turn up for work and her friends and family have serious concerns for her welfare.

Her home was reportedly locked and vehicle left behind, and none of her personal items including wallet and bank cards were missing.

Police continue to ask the public for information that could lead to her location.

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“While we are scaling back the physical search for Melissa, our wider enquiry phase is still ongoing,” a Police spokesperson says.

“Every piece of information we receive helps us to build a detailed timeline of her movements.”

Police would also like to make an appeal for privacy on behalf of Melissa’s family.

“This is a difficult time for them and they have asked to be left to focus their efforts on finding Melissa.”

Police are urging anyone who may have seen her in the Clarence area on September 20 to contact 105, quoting file number 200922/5064.

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Police investigating crash requesting help from public Tasman Police investigating the fatal crash on SH 6 Whangamoa Sunday afternoon are asking for help from the public.

Andrew Charles Martin, 58, of Nelson died in the crash, with two other people suffering serious to critical injuries.

Police are interested in any sightings or information on a white Kia Optima 4 door saloon, with a black roof and driven by a female, that was travelling from Nelson towards Blenheim on SH6 around the time of the crash.

If you can help, please get in touch with Nelson Police on 105 and quote file number 200928/4570.

Bohally Intermediate School students Josh Main, Eden Somerville, Zack McIntyre, Thomas Fishburn and Maddy Perrow are gearing up for the school's annual chocolate truffle fundraiser.

Truffles, a project choc full of fun

By Celeste Alexander

Chocolate makes everything better. Well, that’s what the students at Bohally Intermediate School will tell you when they talk about their up and coming chocolate truffle fundraiser.

These students sure know how to put the ‘fun’ into fundraising. They’re gearing up to sell and roll thousands of the moreish treats which in turn, help to raise money for the school.

It’s a project the school has been running for 12-years which has helped to fund a wide variety of things for the school including laptops and sports equipment.

Last year students made an incredible 54,000 truffles which brought in just over $20,000.

It’s a number the school would love to improve on but before they can get started and order in the ingredients, the students must first pre-sell the truffles.

Teacher Sorayah Lindstrom says each student will be given an order sheet and challenged with bringing in as many orders as they can.

Pre-sales begin on October 12 and runs for three weeks.

“If anyone is wanting truffles then find a Bohally student and put your order in with them,” she says.

“Otherwise when the school re-opens after the holidays

there will be an order form at the office.”

Then from November 16-20 the real fun begins with the production taking place all week long with the mixing, rolling and packaging.

A production line is set up at the school where the adults mix the ingredients before every student at the school takes turns at rolling and bagging the truffles.

“Helping to run it is the FABS team,” Sorayah says. “This will be the school’s only fundraiser for the year due to COVID so we hope it’s successful.”

The truffles are sold for $5 per dozen, or $7 per dozen for the gluten free option.

Nelson turtle ends up in Blenheim playground A 57-year-old turtle from a Nelson playground has been rescued after unexpectedly migrating to a Blenheim park. Staff from two neighbouring councils have been left mystified after a historic cement “turtle” – which both councils admit might actually be a tortoise – mysteriously turned up 116 kilometres away with one less leg.

Nelson City Council community services manager Roger Ball said staff noticed the turtle was missing last week, but thought it had been relocated or removed for restoration. The council later received a call from its neighbour, the Marlborough District Council, which said a “rogue turtle” had been found at Blenheim’s Pollard Park on September 21.

After confirming the turtle was the same one missing from Tāhunanui, a NCC staffer drove three-hours return to retrieve the “important part of Nelson’s heritage”.

Pictured during last year's truffle rolling were students Gracie Franklin, Maddy Sinclair and Jessica Douthett who are holding bags of 12 truffles. Orders are being taken for this year's truffle fundraiser.

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Sadly, over the weekend there has been another fatal crash, this time on State Highway 6 on the Whangamoa Hill.The multi-vehicle crash also resulted in several serious injuries.

While this most recent serious crash may not have overtly been caused by weather or other external conditions, it’s a timely reminder for drivers to be on their game and driving well.

We have just changed to summer daylight savings time, meaning for a while the mornings will be darker for longer.

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If you start driving earlier in the day, make sure you have your headlights on so that other road-users see you and make

good decisions, lessening the chance that you will be involved in a crash.

Even just prior to dawn, when there is light in the sky but lower light conditions on the ground, having vehicle lights on makes you many times safer because your vehicle is easily seen.

We are also experiencing the usual mix of Spring weather at present. A southerly front is keeping temperatures lower so if your vehicle is parked out overnight, be prepared to de-ice the windows to ensure that you have good, allround vision before you drive off.

Police regularly attend crashes that result when motorists fail

to see other road-users because they have poor visibility, usually because windows were obscured by ice or similar.

For this reason, it is an infringement offence to drive with the glass in your vehicle obscured.

Finally, it’s the school holidays, so you can expect that there will be more vehicles on the road as people are on holiday.

If you’re driving, be patient, don’t take risks and keep your attention on the main task at hand, driving.

Don’t be distracted by other things while driving and if you need to do something else, pull over safely first. Your life and the lives of others depend upon it.

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Police staff and members of the Police whanau gathered yesterday in Blenheim to mark Police Remembrance Day (September 29).

The day honours Police staff who have been slain or died as a result of their duties, as well as serving, retired and former Police staff who have passed away in the preceding 12months.

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ment was taken to honour the memories of Sergeant Matiu Ratana of New Zealand who was killed last Friday in London, and of Constable Matthew Hunt who became the 33rd officer to be killed in the line of duty in NZ

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Following the remembrance service, Blenheim Police celebrated the service of its colleagues with the presentation of certificates and long service medals.

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By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Rifling for coins to pay for parking was once a way of life.

But after 30-years in action, Blenheim’s coin-operated Duncan ‘lollipop’ meters were replaced with digital screens and sent to a metal yard to be fed through a shredder.

But before the meters are chopped up for scrap, Trillo Metals is giving people the chance to bring home the unique “keepsake” or “memorabilia” items for $40 a meter.

Trillo Metals co-owner Craig Trillo said about a dozen meters had be sold so far, mainly to women looking to spice up their son’s, son-in-law’s or husband’s “man cave”.

One woman had travelled from Nelson to buy a lollipop meter. Some had even bought more than one, he said.

This did not include the 21 meters purchased by the Ashburton District Council from the Marlborough District Council earlier this year for $3150 to replace its own damaged meter stock, or use for parts.

Those that didn’t find a home before mid- to

late-October would be fed through a shredder and sent over to India.

Pay-by-plate meters have been gradually rolled out in Blenheim and Picton since June 2019, after old age and vandalism pushed Blenheim’s lollipop meters to breaking point.

The final meter was removed in June.

A statement on the council’s website said the lollipop meters were in “varying condition”.

Some had heads but no pole to stand on, while others had two heads and a pole.

“It will be a first-in, first-served system,” it said. “It also pays to note that the meters are surprisingly top heavy ... If you wish to stand these up... the base will need to be concreted in or weighted down.”

The council waived parking fees in town centres during the coronavirus lockdown. It later agreed in May to roll out two-hour free parking in Blenheim and Picton, but decided this month to move to one-hour free parking from October 1.

The lollipop meters were sold to Trillo Metals as scrap metal. Trillo Metals would pay the council the scrap metal value, which was expected to be a small sum.

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Sun readers have their say... with the WORD on the Street.

Q: Should the government be giving state funding to private schools?

Ken Anderson Blenheim Yes, I reckon. Years ago we had free education.

Peter Connor Blenheim Yes, definitely.

Stephanie Grandeza Blenheim The government should focus on public schools.

Thomas Bassick Blenheim If they’re struggling, definitely. If they’re asking for money for the sake of it, no.

Tiwai Chesterman Blenheim Yes, depending on how they are doing. If they’re struggling, give them the money.

Warren Piesse Blenheim It’s a difficult one. If they have enough money to go around, then yes.

Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even when a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold letters from publication.

Email them to news@blenheimsun. co.nz or send a fax to phone 577 -7863.

Please note that your name and street address MUST be provided with emails.

The meeting with Minister Eugenie Sage at Greigs Hut. Alastair Shanks, Kevin Callaghan, Ross Beech, Minister Sage, John Oswald, Ket Bradshaw (Trust coordinator) Debs Martin, Simon Fowler. Photo provided.

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Wednesday Sun correspondent Eco-Action asks “what are local authorities doing regarding wilding pines in the Branch/ Leatham?”

I will attempt to answer that by first stating that both DOC and MDC are supporting the work being done by the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust which currently has

contractors eliminating wildings by drilling, and some spraying, in the Awatere and Ferny Gair sectors.

SMLRT was set up in 2016 “to provide strategic oversight, co-ordination, fund raising and national integration for an expanded South Marlborough wilding conifer programme.”

In November 2019 the Trust

took Minister Eugenie Sage on a helicopter trip up the Branch, meeting at Greigs hut to explain the complex problems that the invasion of wilding conifers poses in the Branch/Leatham.

This trip by the Minister, we believe, was partly responsible for $100 million being allocated to MPI’s National Wilding Conifer Control Programme.

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Attached is a photo of the Redwood Town area. Council have proposed, and I understand approved, the spending of $300,000 of Rate Payers money to alter the Alabama/ Weld roundabout to a raised platform.

I have no problem with them doing something about the accident and injury rate, but to spend $300,000 on one roundabout seems to be a bit

over the top, when the problem could quickly and easily be sorted with twelve new speed limit signs. A change to 30 km/ hr now would also future-proof us from having to make any further changes for many years.

It would provide a safe and appropriate speed for the roading environment and support pedestrian and school children movements and assist with car parking.

I doubt very much that anyone would really object to a 30 km/ hr limit in an area of that size and foot traffic would be that much safer.

Three wouldn’t be any complaints from neighbours as there would be less traffic noise.

Even if it was trialled for, say six months, it would be better than rushing out and spending $300,000 on one hotspot.

Rex

A considerable portion of this funding has been allocated to programmes on Molesworth Station and Waihopai Valley sectors, and it is anticipated that future funding will allow us to make a serious start on eliminating conifers in the Branch/Leatham.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

First hour of parking free from tomorrow - remember to enter your plate number From tomorrow, Thursday 1 October the first hour of parking in Blenheim and Picton is free and drivers now have more flexibility on how they spend their fee-free 60 minutes.

The first hour free parking can now be be spread during separate visits spread outout during separate visits to to town. example, if you park town.

ForFor example, if you park forfor 30 minutes in town in the morning you can return to town town at at aa later later time and use the remaining 30 minutes.

People parking parking in in Blenheim Blenheim or or Picton are reminded to to activate activate aa Pay by Plate Plate meter meter by by entering entering their their registration plate number to access the free parking, even if they’re they’re staying for less than one hour.

Councillor Brian Dawson, who holds holds the parking portfolio, the parking portfolio, says says Councillors recently decided to councillors recently extend free parking in Blenheim and and Picton to help boost Picton to help boost retailretail salessales and and hospitality activity to assist hospitality activity to assist Marlborough’s Marlborough’s COVID-19 COVID-19 recovery. recovery.

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Hi there, MDC car parks will change to '1st Hour Free Parking' from 1 October 2020.

Please remember to enter your number plate at the meter.

“Offering the first hour free aligns with the average length of time people are parking in the CBD onstreet car parks,” Clr Dawson said.

People can remotely pay for parking by using the PayMyPark phone app.

The Alfred Street car park is included in the first hour free initiative.

However, all day tariffs for the car park building and all day car parks remain at $4 per day.

Please phone the Council on Ph: 03 520 7400 or email: mdc@ marlborough.govt.nz if you require further advice or assistance.

Have your say on dog control bylaw review Consultation on the Marlborough District Council Dog Control Policy and Bylaw is underway and will run for six weeks, closing at 5.00 pm on Monday 9 November.

Animal Control Contract Manager Jane Robertson says the new draft bylaw proposes including making some parts of the Taylor River Reserve on-leash instead of the current off-leash.

“Instead of the Taylor River being totally totally off-leashthe theproposal proposalsuggests suggeststhat thatdogs dogs off-lead leashon onthe thesection sectionofof the need to be on a lead Taylor RiverRiver Reserve fromfrom The The Quays, near the Taylor Reserve Quays, Raupo café to thetoBurleigh Bridge.

This area near Raupo café the Burleigh Bridge. is popular a wide range of people, This area iswith popular with a wide range ofnot people, just dog where just dognot walkers, andwalkers, is whereand we issee the we seeconflict the most conflict between different most between different users. ” “We have had instances of uncontrolled users. ” “We had instances dogshave and also owners not up after of cleaning uncontrolled their dogs in this area,”not Mscleaning Robertson dogs and also owners upsaid. after The attached maps show proposedsaid. their dogs in this area, ” Msthe Robertson changes to the Taylor River The attached maps show theReserve. proposed Other proposed changes in Reserve. the draft bylaw changes to the Taylor River includeproposed allowing changes dogs intoinBlenheim’s CBD Other the draft bylaw include allowing dogs into Blenheim’s CBD

if they are on a leash and under control, area around around and increasing the restricted area three to to 10 ten playgrounds for dogs from three Blenheim’s metres. Prohibiting dogs from Blenheim’s Pollard Park Park and and Ward Ward Beach, Beach, isis also also Pollard proposed.

“We want input from dog owners and the sure our our policy and general public to make sure bylaw works for everyone in our region,” Ms Robertson said.said.

Ms Robertson Following the consultation period hearings will take place in early December when submitters will have the opportunity to speak. make aa For more information and to make www.marlborough.govt. submission, visit: www.marlborough.govt. nz/your-council/bylaws/dog-controlnz/your-council/bylaws/dog-controlbylaw-2010/proposed-dog-control-policyand-bylaw-review Statement Submission forms, copies of the Statement of Proposal, and the draft proposed policy Council’s and bylaw are also available at the Council’s Blenheim office, the Picton Library and Service Centre and from Animal Control at Blenheim.

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Renwick and Havelock water use information out soon Residents in Renwick and Havelock will soon receive information on their water use following the first reading of their meters.

Council’s Operations and Maintenance Engineer Stephen Rooney says this is a major milestone for the project.

Now "Nowthat thatwe wehave havecompleted completed the initial meter reading, meters will be read on a regular basis to provide residents with a comparison between winter and summer demand. demand."

Over "Overthe thenext nextcouple coupleofofweeks weeks households in Renwick and Havelock will be provided with an information sheet which will detail their water consumption prior to charging beginning next year. This lead-in period provides water usage data through a complete summer period, prior to charging starting on 1 July 2021,” Mr Rooney said.

“Water meters are the fairest way to pay, as you only pay for the water you actually use, giving you control over your bill. Metering helps secure future water supplies by encouraging people to conserve water.”

“Meters also help to identify leaks and get them fixed quickly. We have already found some very large leaks - one was showing a loss of water of 68 cubic metres a day, compared to the average household daily winter consumption of less than one cubic metre a day,” Mr Rooney said.

Members of the public can contact Council on Ph: 03 520 7400 for further information about the Renwick and Havelock water meter

green area area on on the the map mapoutlines outlineswhere wheredog dogs currently allowed off-leash LEFT: The green areare currently allowed off-leash along the Taylor River. RIGHT: The orange area on the map outlines the areas along the Taylor River where dogs must be on a lead, under the proposed policy and bylaw.

Cultural prize giving celebrates students’ hard work Mayor John John Leggett Leggettrecently recentlyattended attend the Mayor the Marlborough Girls’ Girls’College CollegeCultural Culturalprize prize Marlborough giving - a special ceremony to celebrate the commitment and determination of students before, during and after the COVID-19 lockdown period. Throughout the evening there were performances

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from the Girls’ College Jazz ensemble, Pasifika Dance Group, Kapahaka and Maori Performing Arts, along with individual performances from multiple students. The final award of the night was presented to Michelle Brown as the Cultural Achiever of the Year.

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Pottering about Sun Reporter Frances Chin speaks to local potter Kaja Jungersen about the revival of ceramics in New Zealand.

From the earthy, muddy colours of the ‘70s to the intensely colourful, bright pots of the 90s and now the to more abstract sculpture of the 21st century, ceramics is a constantly changing art-form, says potter Kaja Jungersen – and one that is currently experiencing a revival.

“In the 70s there was a huge amount of beautiful, functional pottery in gorgeous beautiful colours,” Kaja says.

“Then craft and handmade items went out of fashion.”

“It’s different now. Last year there was the most amazing pottery exhibition in Wellington, as part of the Festival of Arts. It showcased the most amazing range of wacky, unusual ceramics - ceramic art, as opposed functional day-to-day pottery.”

Ceramics has long been an interest of Kaja’s. A weaver for 40 odd years, the artist became introduced to arts and crafts through her training as an occupational therapist. Despite deciding to specialise in weaving and textiles, Kaja retained an interest in pottery, travelling to Mexico in the ‘70s to see the ceramic art and weaving there.

“Wherever I’ve been in the world, I always gone to the folk art and contemporary crafts museums to see traditional arts and crafts.”

After retiring, Kaja decided to take up pottery again. The artist initially worked with Picton based potter Sara Scott. She and others just “played with clay” initially, getting the feel for it, and being generously mentored

by Sara.

“Then I just went out on my own, bought clay, and made stuff.”

Kaja uses her garage as a workshop.

The artist builds her pots from the bottom up, utilising stones and other discarded kitchen tools to shape, smooth and flatten the clay.

“I love form and shape. I make a base. As it grows, I coil it. I wait for it to show the shape, and see what emerges from the piece of clay.”

“They’re all unique. Nothing is the same, which I like.”

“You have to be able to let go of the idea of it, being straight, smooth, and

Potter Kaja Jungersen says that ceramics is an art and a science.

symmetrical. Japan has the most extraordinary ceramics. Some bowls are lopsided, with lumps of glaze dribbled down the sides, and they are interesting and quite beautiful.”

Kaja says the biggest challenge for her is how to decorate and finish the pot; preferring a “raw” look to her pottery.

“I quite like unfinished work, or slips that go under the glazes.

I’m beginning to experiment with scraffitti, scratching on the body of the pot.”

“Pottery is an art and a science.

You have to know about chemistry and oxides and all the things that produce colour, but you also need the creativity to make it unusual, unique.”

“It’s been difficult to reproduce things, particularly glaze effects.

It’s quite methodical, trying to remember how you did it.”

The artist is adamant that she does not create to sell.

“I’m indifferent about selling. I didn’t want to be on a treadmill of producing pottery for an audience.

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“Selling isn’t the intent; it’s about the creative process.”

Kaja praises Marlborough’s art scene, saying that the Art and Wine Fair currently taking place at the Wine Station is a “fantastic concept.” Kaja and Sara Scott will soon be opening a pottery gallery in Picton with two other potters – Rebecca Hill and Nicci Neilson. The space will be called PowerHouse Pottery, and will also be a workshop to give people a chance to learn pottery – something a lot of Marlburians are very keen

to do, says Kaja.

“There’s a huge amount of talent and creative industry in Marlborough. Marlborough is just as creative as Nelson.”

Some advice Kaja offers to potters starting out, is to not be too critical of their work.

“Sometimes when you just start out producing your own work it has a certain “something” you can never reproduce again. There’s something special when you’re playing. As you go on, other people’s expectations and judgements can get in the way of being spontaneous.”

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Yealands welcomes new director Marlborough Lines Chairman David Dew is pleased to announce that the Marlborough Lines Board has appointed Mark Hamilton as a director of Yealands Wine Group (YWG) and subsidiaries. Mark joined the YWG Board as an Independent Director on Monday, and fills the vacancy left by Peter Radich when he retired from the Board in June.

Mark comes with a wealth of governance and leadership experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector and will add significant value to the strategic growth and operational performance of YWG. He currently holds several Independent Directorships including Epicurean Dairy Limited (The Collective), Ceres Organics Limited, Rugby Imports Ltd and Freshpork NZ Limited.

His past governance roles include the Boards of New Zealand Food & Grocery Council and Jacobs Douwe Egberts.

During Mark’s management career he has held executive leadership roles such as CEO of coffee and tea company BrewGroup Ltd and prior to that held various marketing and general management roles during his time at Lion.

Commenting on his appointment, Mark says “I’m very pleased to take up the opportunity to work with the YWG Board as I believe New Zealand companies can be the best in the world in food and beverages.

“Yealands have very quickly built a leading New Zealand wine brand through award

winning products, innovative thinking and a single-minded focus on sustainability. As New Zealander’s, Yealands is a brand we can all be proud of, and we will see its presence grow in many markets around the world.”

Yealands Wine Group Chairman, Matt Thomson says “Mark has extensive experience in building successful and innovative brands and we look forward to the insight in this area that he will bring to the Board.”

Yealands has also been awarded New Zealand’s only ‘Best in Show’ trophy for its 2019 Yealands Estate Single Block L5 Sauvignon Blanc at the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

Judging took place across the month of August, with a staggering 16,518 wines from 56 countries tasted and evaluated by 116 physically-distanced wine judges.

Chief Winemaker for Yealands, Natalie Christensen, is excited by the company’s success in this year’s competition.

“We are thrilled to receive a Best in Show Trophy for our Single Block L5 Sauvignon Blanc,” she says. “This was my favourite Sauvignon Blanc that we made in 2019, and it is exciting to hear that this wine was enjoyed by the judges. The fruit comes from one of our most coastal blocks on the property, and really speaks of our coastal home.”

Just 50 Best in Show trophies were awarded.

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New appliances, more volunteers needed

By Celeste Alexander

Blenheim Rural Fire controller, Richie Law, was pretty happy to get out and about last week for his second drive of a new water tanker which arrived just over a month ago.

While it still looks shiny and new it has already seen some action with a recent vegetation fire.

It’s one of two new appliances for Marlborough; the other a Type 1 which arrived two weeks ago to replace one of Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade’s appliances.

That’s two brand new appliances to replace older models in a short space of time; something Richie says is “fairly unique to have two new trucks around the same time in one town”.

“It’s a similar size to the one it replaces, which is going to Rarangi and theirs is going down South,” Richie explains.

“The setup is a different to others and delivers water at a faster rate.”

The water tanker which is based at the Emergency Operations Centre is designed for the road, can seat three people, has a water tank capacity of 5,700 litres and can pump 1450 litres per minute at 300kPa. Its equipment capacity is 620kg.

Blenheim Rural Fire also has a 4x4 appliance capable of getting up places such as the Wither Hills and

forestry areas, Richie says.

“We cover the surrounding districts of Marlborough so any given day we could be in the Sounds, Northbank or in South Marlborough.

“Our appliances are used on forestry skids right through to backing a house fire out of town… so this new truck would be the water supply for that.

“Our country is lucky to have good gear in the regions,” he says.

Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade’s new Type 1 appliance can seat six people, has a water tank capacity of 2000 litres, can pump 1900 litres per minute and has an equipment capacity of 1000kg.

“As urban appliances go it’s the smaller of the three types,” Chief Fire Officer Nigel Botham says. “We have one of each type which enables us to be equipped to respond to urban and rural fires right across Marlborough.”

“Blenheim is a tier-1 brigade so we always get brand new appliances and when one is replaced it goes to a less busy brigade until it’s eventually retired.

“This is the plan right across the country and is getting good gear into smaller brigades. FENZ is doing a good job with this.”

Putting these appliances to good use is largely due to volunteers,

Blenheim Rural Fire Controller, Richie Law, and Blenheim Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer, Nigel Botham, pictured with their new appliances.

something Nigel says local brigades are always in need of.

“We need volunteers, especially with summer approaching,” he says.

“Particularly in town daytime responders. If there are any fantastic employers who would be interested in releasing a staff member to

volunteer for us, there are a lot of skills they can take back to their workplace.”

Richie agreed, saying he’s predicting a busy fire season ahead and is also looking for rural fire volunteers.

“Our fires tend to start mid-afternoon during the hottest part of

the day. I know there are people capable out there, it’s just a matter of finding them,” he says.

Anyone interested in volunteering in any of the local fire brigades visit the Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) website www. fireandemergency.nz for more information.

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Renwick orchard owner backs campaign to move climate change out of politics

By Chloe Ranford, Local Democracy Reporter

Jennie Crum’s parents used to skate on ponds frozen by Marlborough’s winter.

Now, the organic orchard owner watches her stone fruit buds soak up fewer frosts each year.

She wants action, and last Thursday hosted Aotearoa Climate Emergency (ACE) at her Renwick farm, Windsong Orchard, to push for a citizen’s assembly on climate change.

This would take climate change out of New Zealand’s political arena and into the hands of the people it affected.

“If global temperatures rose 2 degrees Celsius, it would mean the end of our blueberries. It would change our life.”

ACE president Phil Saxby was campaigning for both local and central governments to hold citizen assemblies, so climate solutions were not left solely for them to decide.

ACE also wanted Central Government to recover from Covid-19 sustainably and declare a climate emergency.

“Seventy-six per cent of New Zealand is covered by councils committed to climate change emergencies.”

The United Kingdom held a citizen’s assembly on climate change this year in Birmingham, following on from France.

The French government tried to

put down climate change policies, “but realised it had not brought the public with it”.

It selected 150 people at random from throughout France – including people not on the electoral role – and brought them together monthly over six months to create policies.

“These are 150 people who haven’t got an axe to grind. They’re not looking for re-election. They’re not saying things because that’s what’s expected of them from their party.

So, you get a closer perception of what the public wants.”

Most proposed policies were accepted by the Government.

ACE would host a conference in Christchurch next April to discuss holding a citizen’s assembly on climate change.

Windsong Orchard owner Jennie Crum is worried climate change is going to affect her way of life. Photo by Brya Ingram, Local Democracy Reporting

Over $53k for Daffodil Day

By Celeste Alexander

The team at Cancer Society Marlborough is feeling “amazed” and “blown away” by the generosity of locals supporting this year’s Daffodil Day which has so far brought in around $53,000.

Manager Felicity Spencer says they had a “hopeful estimation” of

$50,000 considering other years had seen $80,000 raised locally.

“It’s just amazing! We are still counting the odd bits coming in but we are just blown away with how generous people were. Those who gave did so very generously,” she says.

A number of fundraising events which would normally add to the

Daffodil Day tally were unfortunately cancelled but organisations like the Marlborough Vintage Car Club still found a way to support the cause.

Each year the club organises a car display for Daffodil Day but was cancelled due to COVID-19 Alert Levels. Instead the club found other ways to fundraise and presented

Cancer Society Marlborough with a cheque for $9000.

“We’re overwhelmed by this support from our local community,” Felicity says. “We rely heavily on this support to provide our services and plan to put these funds towards our Support & Information programme for people and their families with

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“Many thanks to Kelly Landon-Lane (VCC chairman) for coordinating this on behalf of the club, and to the many members and businesses that supported this event,” she says.

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by Presbyterian Support to offer low interest loans to people on low/limited incomes.

Presbyterian Support community finance worker Rachel Madsen said the ethical, affordable loans of up to $5000 allow low and middle-income earners to buy essential items.

“The sisters of Good Shepherd have a long history of making no interest loans to people in their communities.”

“The program delivers safe and affordable loans to people on limited incomes, who would usually be excluded from accessing lending from banks due to source of income and/or adverse credit file history.

“Many people on limited incomes are excluded from accessing loans from banks, so they are driven to seek pay-day and short-term loans with high interest rates and fees. These loans are often approved without completing a full affordability assessment, to gauge if a person has the capacity to repay a loan.

“A key part of our ‘good loans’ program is ensuring the loan is affordable and will not put someone into further financial hardship.”

Rachel says that second-hand cars are a top priority for borrows, making up half of the loan applications. Computers, heat pumps, mobility scooters, as well as medical or dental treatment are also important.

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children’s BYOD purchase, such as a laptop for school.

“We were able to help a lady with an affordable no interest loan for repairs to her car. Without her car she was unable to get to work and her children to school. This results in further exclusion for people both socially and financially.”

Rachel says that in the occasion the organisation cannot help with a loan, they can point the client in the right direction by referring them to other services.

“A key part of our service is just having conversations about money stuff. A lot of this stuff is hidden, and we are keen to support people in making informed decisions and that they know they are not alone.”

Any low or middle-income earners over 18 can apply for a loan by visiting www.goodloans.org.nz or calling 0800 477 711.

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By Frances Chin

Riding for the Disabled is a registered charity that provides equine based therapy for people with physical, intellectual, and emotional needs. The organisation is currently looking for volunteers to help during sessions.

“We can’t do it without volunteers,” says trainer Amanda Troueman.

“We need three to four volunteers for each class, and each rider needs a helper as well as a coach.”

Amanda says that despite popular belief, equestrian experience is not necessary for the role.

“You don’t have to have horse experience. You get buddied up with more experienced volunteers at first. You can come in for a morning or an afternoon, as much as you want.”

Each rider has a different

goal to achieve, Amanda says. For some, it may be spelling, and for others, it could be colour recognition.

Some riders use their sessions to develop their physical movements.

“Being on a horse helps with learning and coordination,” says Amanda.

“The movement of a horse mimics lots of physical movement. The way their bodies move mimics walking.”

The work Riding for the Disabled does with its riders has a huge impact on them, Amanda says. Parents and teachers will often tell her what a difference the class has made to the rider. And for volunteers, it can be gratifying, seeing the change that happens over a period of time.

“It’s very rewarding,” says volunteer Trudy Trelor.

“When I first came here, there was a really little, tearaway rascal. Now I’m just

coming back, and I’m seeing what he’s like. He’s perfectly behaved, with amazing manners.”

“One girl had very low self-esteem when she started, and no confidence,” Amanda adds. “Now, she can address the class.”

“What’s amazing is the braveness of the kids,” says volunteer Richard Avery.

“They trust you, and they don’t feel the fear others may do.”

As the organisation does not receive government funding, Marlborough Riding for the Disabled relies on volunteers to help them in their work.

Volunteers receive training, and can work their way up to an NZQA qualification in Equine at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Riding for the Disabled is having a training session October 14, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Attendees must be over the age of 16 to attend.

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Budding scientists

By Celeste Alexander

In an article once written about the late American astronomer, Carl Sagan, it featured the now popular saying - ‘Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known’.

This can be used to perfectly sum up the efforts of local primary and secondary school students throughout the region who this month have explored a wide variety of scientific questions for the annual Marlborough Science & Technology Fair/Celebration.

Previous events have been held at the Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000 where judges would speak to students about their projects, judge them and award a selection of entries. It has been held for more than 20-years as a partnership between the Blenheim Lions, local schools and teachers, with Marlborough Lines as the lead sponsor, and further support from a number of other community sponsors.

However due to COVID-19 this year’s fair/celebration has been a virtual one; all done online.

Students from eight Marlborough schools pre-registered and sent in two-minute videos and log books to be judged by a panel of experts from within the community.

This gave students the opportunity to be a scientist and carry out

experiments to find out more about their world, to be a technologist, or to develop their knowledge through research, the arts or with a speech.

One of the schools taking part was Bohally Intermediate which invited the Blenheim Sun along to meet some of the students taking part in the fair.

Head of the science department, Phillip Johnson, says the school paid particular interest in the comparison between electricity sources while some students chose their own topics, including Aiden Clare and his group who combined science with their love for basketball.

“We love basketball so when we were told that underarm shooting is the most accurate form of shooting a goal we decided to test it out.

“It turns out that it was true, and it was a fun project as we got to be outside shooting hoops,” he says.

Maggie George-Harris and her science buddy Jayda Wills tackled a topic they hadn’t tried before called ‘Walking Water’. Their colourful science experiment was the perfect way to learn about capillary action and colour mixing.

Maggie and Jayda found that different types of paper towels provided different results, and that two paper towel sheets rolled into one worked the fastest in their experiment.

“It was really fun to watch,” Maggie says.

This year’s prize winners are: Best in Fair – Olivia Cooke, Hannah Smit (Yr 12-13 MGC) in the technology category with their entry ‘Enhancing Effluent Waste’.

Best Intermediate Exhibit – Georgette Herktz (Yr 7-8 Renwick School) in the investigation category with her entry ‘As Clean as a Feather’.

Best Primary Exhibit – Maisie Cornelius, Jaye Wiapo (Yr 5-6 Springlands School) with their entry ‘An Apple a Day Keeps the Dentist Away’.

SciTec Fair committee member, Hugh Lensen, says this year there was uncertainty around how the virtual fair would run, and the number of entries were limited but 172 were successfully uploaded and the standard, he says, was similar to previous years.

“Most students produced very good video explanations of their exhibits, though the judges were not able to ask them questions.

“For the Best in Fair prize the judges did go to a school to interview contenders, and all judging forms had to be available online and a special online scoring form was developed.

“It actually went very smoothly with Andrew Naylor, the chief judge, coordinating everything,” Hugh says.

Bohally Intermediate School teacher and head of the science department, Phillip Johnson, (centre) with some of the Years 7/8 students who entered into this year's Marlborough Science & Technology Celebration; Euta Meki, Aiden Clare, Katie Taggart, Maggie George-Harris, Tomasi Siovaeatu, Ben Pottinger, Lexi Nelson and Tylah Newton.

Ben Pottinger and Katie Taggart with their project 'Big Medium Small'.

They looked at which size balls, out of a basketball, netball and tennis ball, would be easiest to shoot into a basketball hoop. They concluded that the netball was the easiest due to its size and weight.

Miniature metropolis teaches students life lessons

By Frances Chin

Witherlea School students James Parley and Seth Thompson are the mayors of their very own town! Called Skylands, this "labour of love" was started by Year 6 teachers Phoebe Quirk and PJ Muir as a way to continue the project based learning started during Lockdown.

The city of Skylands has a water park, a bird sanctuary, and a bungy jump. Neat roads lined with street lamps lead between the hospital, police station, and rugby pitches, and each house has a large garden and off street parking.

There’s even an island resort. Yes, the city of Skylands sounds like the kind of place people would spend big bucks to live in.

However, it’s made of cardboard.

Skylands is a month long project by rooms eight and nine at Witherlea School – consisting of a town designed, created, and run by the students.

These Year 6 classes are taught by Phoebe Quirk and PJ Muir. The two teachers came up with the project post Lockdown.

“It just got bigger and bigger.”

The project began with the classes investigating what a city looks like. After a name was decided for the town, the students had to appoint a mayor, and apply for positions

in the city council. Every child in each class has a role, and gets paid for their work.

From their “wages” the students save to buy property.

They can purchase items for their homes, which they make from scratch, and make mortgage payments from their wages. The students even have business cards, made by Prisma Print.

“The level of detail is so amazing,” PJ says.

“It’s become a passion project.”

“It’s just been the most amazing way to learn. It’s touched every aspect of their curriculum.”

Students James Parley and Seth Thompson were elected as mayors of the residential areas, called Starview and Withersville.

They say that the experience of building and maintaining the town has taught them a lot about “real life.”

“My favourite part was the whole thing,” Seth says. “I liked the designing.

“It put you in a real life situation,” James adds. “I had to do a lot of emailing.”

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The initial works on the new marina were slightly stalled with the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 Lockdown, however, progress has been steady since, and the reclamation stage in the construction of the marina is now complete.

The new marina Waikawa North West is situated to the north-western end of the existing marina, adjacent to the Snout, and will feature 250 new berths for both mono and multi hull vessels,

from 12 to 30 metres in size.

The new marina is enjoying strong support from the local community and steady interest from potential berth holders continues to grow –restrictions on overseas travel have refocused interest in local leisure activities, with more kiwis buying family boats, where better to spend time than the Marlborough Sounds?

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Despite the three and a half hour drive, Golden Bay’s Anatoki Salmon Farm has scores of customers from Marlborough, says manager Dan van der Eijk.

“A lot of people come from Marlborough, just to do fishing,” says Dan. “I often ask them, why don’t you stay a bit longer? Some of them make it over for one day.”

Dan believes that the unique fishing experience Anatoki offers is what appeals to Marlburians and other visitors to the farm.

During their stay, customers can fish at their leisure, catching salmon in the Anatoki Lake.

When the visitor is finished, the salmon is prepared for the visitor in a style of their choice, to be eaten in the cafe.

“They don’t need to bring anything. They can just come over here and catch a fish.”

People will often stay at Anatoki for a whole day, Dan says. One hundred year old eels can be found in creeks connected to the lake, and

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FUN on the WATER Summer fun and water safety in Marlborough

Ready, set… get fishing The trout season is nearly here and thousands of kiwis will be heading to their favourite river or lake on October 1 for the much awaited start of the new fishing season.

Jacob Lucas from Fish & Game says; “every river you cross, or lake for that matter, is an opportunity to catch some of our world renowned trout, and there’s no better time to hit the road and see our wonderful country - fishing rod in hand, of course.

“Post winter and post-COVID, many of us are simply ‘champing at the bit’ to get into nature and throw a lure at a trout or two, most of which haven’t seen an angler in five months,” he says.

The region has experienced a remarkably stable winter, meaning trout are in excellent condition as we head into the new season.

Fish & Game also have a busy season of fish releases coming up.

“Recently we liberated 200 (8-14 pound) lunkers into Lake Argyle, and since then we’ve fielded plenty of reports from anglers who have locked horns with these brutes,” Jacob says.

“The good news is there is more where that came from, and we still have over 500 double digit trophy trout to release into the lake this season, including a release in time for October 1, so we expect there will be some very happy anglers around indeed.”

Fish & Game will also be holding their annual tag fish competition at Lake Argyle, where 200 tagged fish are released just before Christmas and there are some great prizes on offer for those who catch some of the lucky trout.

“Our anglers really enjoy this competition and the great prizes up for grabs,” Jacob says.

“Last year both $500 prizes were claimed on the same day, and stacks of other prizes were given away too.”

If anglers want a bit more solitude with the chance of catching some great rainbow trout, Fish & Game will be doing another release of fish into the Branch and Leatham rivers.

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“For this Trustpower funded release we use a helicopter with a monsoon bucket to transport trout into the headwaters, and we get lots of great feedback from anglers of all skill levels catching fish up here,” Jacob says “Added to this there are virtually nil foreign anglers around this year meaning kiwis will enjoy more space on our rivers and lakes.”

“It is clear that the domestic tourism scene is booming, and kiwis are making the most of the opportunity to see their own backyard” Jacob says If you’re new to trout fishing, Jacob says to get in touch with your local Fish & Game Office.

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Keep doing what you’re doing SPCA. The animals need you. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you. I hope many people donate after watching the Sunday program (Sep 20).

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Night fillers

In answer to last weeks text regarding the Teriyaki Chicken noodles not having a vegetable element?

The best veg to add to this dish would be spinach or silverbeet/kale or beansprouts, added last minute.

Or earlier with the chicken, carrots or long green beans. Appreciate the feedback, thank you - Anita

The Warehouse are cutting jobs around the country including Blenheim and yet they are advertising for Christmas night fillers????

Cursed Ha ha ha. I’m definitely not a witch - more a ‘born again’ atheist, that’s me - so no more prayers, they are wasted on me. Load of mumbo jumbo. The curse stands.

Outstanding service I just wanted to say what a wonderful staff animates in Blenheim have. I have been going there since they opened and have always received warm welcoming friendly staff.

My dogs absolutely love going there for their bath as the staff always make a fuss of them.

Other retail outlets should take a leaf out of their book on customer service.

Outstanding.

Share the river Jet skis and boats not abiding by the law.

Same as being on the road. Harbour board can and will ticket you especially in whitebait spawning season. 10km either side of launch ramps. Come on share the Wairau river don’t ruin it for everyone else.

Recent history has shown that MMP has inundated Parliament with non-thinkers and no-hopers, making voting in the election seem like recruiting for a seedy establishment.

Whitebait spawning Boy racers on Wairau river jet skis, read signs please. Whitebait spawning season, 10km speed limit, look after our kids future.

Dog friendly Re: Dog control policy: You will shop “elsewhere” because you are scared of some dog sniffing you and wee on the floor which goes away with water? You do know all other shopping areas other than Blenheim CBD are dog friendly right?

Confused!

Why at the time of the election are we now told there will be up to approximately 6000, yep six thousand, able to vote from managed isolation quarantine, when we were assured borders were closed-oops, now ‘secure’ (ahem), going hard and early.

Flying darling, the only way to escape Auckland too!

Great to see Great to see the Woody in Renwick showing the UFC fights at their tavern. Impressed.

Thanks.

Hi there 80yr old. I’m with you over Countdown & their packing. They handle your goods through checkout, then its upto you. Always feel I’m pressured, not to hold people up behind me while checkout person examines her nails.

I expect to “pack” when I go to Pakn’Save but at least its put back into trolley and you have a place to pack then wheel groceries in bags to your car. I always shopped at Countdown but leaning towards other outlets. Good on you for having your say.

From another oldie.

Incessant crashing A smoke free New Zealand by 2025! Wasn’t that what was our countries intension? Now we have a referendum on smoking cannabis.

More dangerous than tobacco, harmful to lungs a drug that has side affects pertaining to mental health! Lets keep safe, stick to being smoke free.

Buying votes Jacinda buying votes by saying she’ll up sick days to 10. Not a good idea for businesses and she doesn’t need to buy votes anyway.

Super retired nurse of Springlands spends her early mornings for years, walking local country roads and streets picking up litter.

Your aerobic and resistance exercise, exercising your eyes both long distance and close up spotting numerous litter and collecting it up, and in the fresh air is perfect exercise and also benefits our community.

Thank you to this special lady, and her answer would be I enjoy it! No exercise facilities to pay, what this lady does many people could.

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Pie in the sky Re:Smokefree 2025? There are ways to consume cannabis other than smoking it... let’s face it though, a smokefree country (of tobacco) will only create a black market for it.

Pie in the sky ideas.

Will the incessant crashing and banging of the speeding yellow trucks and trailers on Wither Road ever stop? It’s like having an earthquake every half an hour.

No one stops at the Cleghorn St, Redwoodtown one either. Or coming out of the Countdown supermarket there. Cops could have a field day.

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Thank you Rob What a lovely gentlemen you are for stopping to help me with a puncture on Maxwell Road. It was a pleasure to meet such a kind and thoughtful person.

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Lost in the wilderness I was so pleased to see that the Picton Police Station had its roof painted, no longer an eyesore in High street.

Another place I would love to see get the care it so desperately needs is the dear little church at Koromiko, it’s a wee historic church that looks like it’s been lost in the wilderness under lichen and moss.

Offering of help Much thanks to the young man who offered to help emptying my garden waste bag at the facility in Wither Rd on Thursday the 24th of Sept at approx 3pm.

I was really impressed and once again THANKS

Winter grazing INTENSIVE WINTER GRAZING as seen on TV3 last night.. Its not just the big farms down south its here in Marlborough.. Have you seen it? COWS up to their hocks in slushy mud awaiting their next strip of fresh grazing..

Only to again be standing overnight in slush..I’ve seen it a couple of times where one of the cows had calved and it too was in muck..

Shame on the farmers..

Great service Totally agree with the txt about the Co-operative bank, great friendly service whenever I go in and nothing is a bother to them. Best bank in Blenheim.

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I think it stinks in the highest order denying someone seeing their loved one dying in these times. ie you test negative you should be signed off. I bet if it was the powers to be loved one it would be a different story. Roll on Oct.

In response to Thank you Sept. 23 I would like to express my appreciation to Countdown Springlands when a supervisor had an assistant push my trolley to my car and then load the purchases. The thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.

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Funny Business musical tickets soon for sale

By Celeste Alexander

The cast of Blenheim Musical Theatre’s up and coming show, Funny Business – The Musical, is now four weeks into a 12 week rehearsal schedule and the comedy is always present, director Alison Dight says.

Funny Business is being staged at BMT’s Lakings Road dinner theatre from November 20 to December 5 and tickets will go on sale October 5.

The show is set around the office of Chime Communications and follows five ordinary office workers.

In a bid to boost morale amongst his staff office manager ‘Stuart’, played

by Darryn Bishop, decides to host a team-building talent show.

He challenges the staff to use their hidden talents in order to save their jobs. As the show goes on relationships fall apart and everyone is out for themselves in a hilarious inter-office battle.

Charismatic salesman ‘Marcus’ is played by Chris Valli, marketing executive ‘Diane’ is played by Racheal Kenyon, perky receptionist

‘Brie’ is played by Amelia Newman-Woods, geeky office intern ‘Jack’ is played by Sahasya Daniel Diamond, and the CEO who doesn’t carry a name throughout the show is played by Ken Hipplite.

Pianist Ian Clarkson also joins with a couple of lines in the role of ‘Felix’.

This cast of six is supported by around 50 back-stage and supporting roles.

According to Alison the cast has been enjoying getting to know the music which she says is “surprisingly complex”.

“It’s quite challenging actually but everyone is stepping up to the challenge.

“It’s been really fun directing and seeing the vision come to pass.

I think the cast will tell you with every song learned that it’s our new favourite. Then we nail the next one and it becomes our new favourite,” she laughs.

“The more we listen and read through it, it’s the perfect office Christmas party which will no doubt resonate with anyone who has

Pictured during a recent rehearsal are pianist and playing the role of Felix, Ian Clarkson, director Alison Dight, Chris Valli in the role of Marcus, Amelia Newman-Woods in the role of Brie, and Racheal Kenyon in the role of Diane. Photo provided

worked in an office environment… it’s a good laugh.”

Alison says BMT is planning for a Level 2 situation but hoping for

Level 1. With this in mind there are currently 648 tickets available for purchase, as opposed to the normal 864.

“We’ve factored in a bit more distancing,” she says.

The dinner will be catered by Boom Catering.

Speedway Expo & Swap Meet this Sunday

By Celeste Alexander

Just like that the Eastern States Speedway season is nearly upon us and to welcome in the new 2020/2021 the club is holding its annual Expo event this Sunday with some new and interesting additions.

This year’s Expo, which in the past has been held on the Bunnings lawn, will instead be held at the track from 10am-2pm.

Not only will this give the public behind-the-scenes access to where all of the action takes place, but there will also be a Swap Meet held in the pit area.

Club president, Shaloe Lammas, says she can’t recall when or if ever a swap meet has been held by the club.

“We thought it would give people a good opportunity to take along their car parts or what they want to sell or swap.

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“Sites are free of charge, people just need to register via our website or Facebook page,” she says.

On the day the public will be able to view different classes of cars racing for ESS which will be displayed on the track’s infield. The clubrooms will also be open for people to look at old trophies, as well as the tower for anyone wanting to see where the commentators and lap-scorers sit.

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“The club has made a lot of improvements to the track so we would love to show it off to the public,” Shaloe says. “We are also still looking for some more volunteers for a variety of roles so there will be information available on the day.”

As ESS is very much a family orientated club there will be entertainment for all ages including bouncy castles, Mr Whippy icecream, lucky dips and toys, a

food and coffee vendor, and for the kids – a bike race around the track at 11.30am with spot prizes.

“We want families to bring their kids’ bikes out and take part in the bike race for some fun. We look forward to seeing everyone,” Shaloe says.

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If your friends or loved ones are approaching one of the milestones below, please let me know so that I can arrange for them to receive an official congratulatory message.

Each month we meet on the 3rd Thursday at the same time.

Bring your device along, or come with a question to ask, and we’ll sort them out.

Phone Robert on (03) 574 2333 or Phillip on (021) 628 544 (for Picton people) to book a one-to-one session during Drop-in Day.

Blenheim’s senior citizens are in for a treat this week as Crossroads celebrates the International Day of the Older Person with a special morning tea tomorrow (October 1).

Over-65s will be served scones with jam and cream alongside their cuppa at the Crossroads drop-in centre in Redwood Street.

“It’s our way of acknowledging our older people for the contribution they make to society,” Crossroads’ chair Stephen Vallance says.

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“As grandparents, members of service clubs and as bearers of family and community history they enrich our town in so many ways.”

Active retirees form the backbone of the Crossroads volunteer crew, Stephen says.

There is no charge for the morning tea.

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As we get older we can start to feel different aches and pains in our bodies, including in our abdomen.

Minor abdominal pain can result from a number of causes including having gas (wind) trapped in your stomach, or eating too much.

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Your doctor may recommend further investigation by a specialist general surgeon or physician. Churchill Private Hospital and Specialist Centre is home to several specialists who focus on abdominal conditions. They also provide endoscopy services such as a camera examination of the stomach and large bowel.

If you are recommended to see a Churchill Specialist, know that they are local and can see you here in Blenheim. And if you do require an endoscopy examination, your specialist will arrange to see you through Churchill Private Hospital, an exceptional local healthcare facility where your care is a priority.

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Plan for retirement as early as possible When planning for retirement it only takes a quick online search to find many websites will offer the same information – plan as early as possible.

The most common piece of advice is for people to look at their finances earlier in age and identify where their money will come from, how much they can estimate they will have by retirement age, and which areas need improvement.

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However this is a crucial time for people to continue saving as much as they can.

Online retirement calculators and financial advisors can provide an insight into how much in savings is needed weekly, monthly or annually.

It’s later in life, after your 50s when people might find themselves with more disposable income after these financial constraints have been paid off such as mortgages, student debt, loans and credit cards.

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Planning for retirement should be done earlier in life, and not left too late.

saving money, protecting your assets, where to live and having a regular income which can give you a comfortable lifestyle.

Here in New Zealand there is no official retirement age, but rather the age of 65-years when superannuation and other pension payments begin.

So once you have decided to retire, at whatever age that is, it is your responsibility to check that your final pay is taxed correctly to avoid a bill from Inland Revenue at the end of the tax year.

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Murray Eyles Marlborough prostate cancer support group coordinator  What food do you crave most often?

Home cooked lamb shanks.

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now?

Good health.

 When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better?

Just remind myself that there are other people in the world worse off than me.

 What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made?

Best purchase was our first family home.

 Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?

My family.  What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?

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gardening this week Immunity: By Wally Richards The old saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ applies not only to us humans but also to plants when it comes to diseases. With plants there are a few things that we can do to ensure that they will not succumb to diseases easily.

The first of these is ensuring that the environment/spot is suitable for the plant we are going to plant. This means checking to what the plant likes, sunny or shade; wet or dry/free draining; hot or mild?

Put a plant into a wrong situation and it will either sulk or catch a disease. Next we should ensure the soil or the growing medium is healthy with ample soil life so the plant can gain food and moisture easier. That means not killing soil life with chemicals, including chlorine from the tap and all chemical herbicides.

Using natural manures, compost teas, fish emulsions, Mycorrcin. Providing plants with a good range of minerals and elements by using Ocean Solids, Wallys Unlocking your soil and Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) Plants require a range minerals and elements which will differ from plant to plant and if you supply most of the 114 minerals and elements that are known; into the soil then the plants can pick and choose the ones they require.

This is also one of the reasons for planting different crops in different places each season or rotating your plantings.

Same crop in same place year after year means they will use up all the minerals they like unless you replace them.

If plants become stressed just like us they catch a cold (a disease). With plants that can mean too wet or too dry, too hot or too cold, thus weather factors

can cause stress and poor growth and then attacks of diseases. In us humans it’s similar and stress can also be caused by fear, panic and worry. If I read it correctly; stress is the biggest factor in heart disease.

When we have covered as well as possible all the conditions above for our plants to grow in then we can add another factor which is Wallys Perkfection Supa.

The active ingredient of Perkfection is ‘Phosphite ion’ or Phosphonic Acid.

(Potassium ions are also present).

Perkfection is safe to handle and spray, though care of oneself should be taken, it is a product that you do not have to use extreme measures, as one should do, with many other garden sprays of a chemical nature.

The next important thing is ‘There is NO WITHHOLDING PERIOD’ when used on food crops. I would suggest however if you pick something that you have sprayed that day, wash it as you may have a ‘tainted’ taste. Perkfection is used extensively by commercial growers (as PerK Supa) of produce and fruit as its a safe, effective, control, preventive.

We have suggested Perkfection for Roses and Other Plants as an alternative to more toxic sprays, for the assistance in recovery from/or prevention of, the following problems, Black spot, Downy Mildew, Phytophthora Root rot, Canker, heart rot, damping off, crown rot, leaf blight, silver leaf, late blight, collar rot, pink rot, brown rot, Armillaria, and gummy stem rot.

Now that’s quite a list of diseases and it also means that many of your disease related problems can be overcome with this safe to use product. Besides using

Perkfection over your roses for the likes of Black spot and Downy mildew you can also use it as a spray over all your fruiting plants and trees including your strawberries. (Dry Berry which is Downy Mildew) It can be used also over your potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce, beans, cucurbits (cucumbers etc) lawns, onions, passion fruit, Cauliflowers, orchids and ornamental plants and vines. In fact there is no where you cannot use Perkfection to advantage.

Being ‘Synthetic Organic Phosphates’ what you are doing, is placing this valuable material, onto the foliage of your plants, where it is very readily absorbed and transferred through the whole of the plant. This fortifies the plant’s cells, increases the plant’s immune system and makes your plants less susceptible to invading pathogens.

There is however a down side, as with any good thing, you can have too much and the recommendation is to use Perkfection at 7 ml per litre of spray first then 4ml a month after that and only for about five times in a season. The reason is that, you can over load your plant with organic phosphates causing a clogging of the cells and halting growth until the system clears.

Prevention is better than cure and by spraying your plants in the spring you give the greatest protection to leaves and fruit, autumn spray will give greatest protection to roots and tubers.

I have suggested that on the 1st of the month to spray your roses and other plants with Perkfection, Mycorrcin and MBL, then 14 days later (15th) spray with Mycorrcin, MBL only.

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 If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live?

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Photo by Bruno Cyrillo.

A selection of Bruno's photographs will feature weekly, showcasing the landscapes and wildlife around Marlborough.

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Model expo a marvel

By Frances Chin

The Nelson Marlborough Truck Modellers Club hosted their annual Model and Hobby Expo last Saturday and Sunday. Located at the Redwoodtown Hall in Oliver Park, members of the club displayed their model collections for an eager audience. From fire engines made of Rimu, to perfect miniature replicas of trucks and tanks, to even Lego spaceships and houses – every aspect of modelling was covered. Some displays represented a lifetime of collecting and modelling. During the Expo, modellers stood by their collections, explaining and demonstrating the level of detail that went into the work.

Oscar and Finn Cunningham made several Lego models for the event.

David Packer with his Kenworth Rotator Wrecker USA model. David uses recycled Rimu from demolished houses for his models.

Cory Clemett enjoys making models of aeroplanes.

Steve Ward with his rare model. Less than 100 of these exist in the world.

SENIOR HIGH TEA Sunday 4 October, 2-4pm | Taylors Restaurant

Entertainment • Bubbles on arrival Mystery envelopes Tickets $15

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Laurence Piesse enoys making models out of Lego. For the Expo, Laurence put on a live performance for attendees; showing the audience how to put together a model.

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EVENT: The Extravaganza Fair

A day out enjoyed by locals, the Fair had an arrangement of stalls selling henna tattoos, crystals, plants, and more. Live entertainment was provided.

Stephanie, Eran, and Lexi Grandeza, alongside Ailen Formento.

Lola St George, Amelia Rowe, and Addy Gousmelt.

Michal Milotinsky, Sarka Schejbalora, and Dagmar Moulisova.

Rory McDonald works for the Extravaganza Fair. “It’s definitely the cruisiest work I’ve done,” he says.

William and Claudia Vercoe.

Thomas Bassick, Terrene Octopus, and Tiwai Chesterman.

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Urgent Care Centre: Wairau Hospital Grounds. Entry off Hospital Rd, Blenheim, 8am-8pm daily. Phone (03) 520 6377.

Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non urgent 579 4870.

After Hours Chemists: Springlands Pharmacy: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, Public Holidays 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ph 578 2271.

Community Care Pharmacy: Within the Blenheim Warehouse, open 7 days 9am8pm. Only closed Christmas Day. Lifeline Marlborough: 0800 543354, 24hr helpline.

Women’s Refuge and Sexual Violence Support Centre Marlborough: Crisis line number phone 0800 refuge or 03 5779939.

Victim Support: 0800 VICTIM (0800 842 846) Alcoholics Anonymous: 0800 AA WORKS - 0800 229 6757.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free, friendly, confidential advice. Mon - Fri 9.30am 4pm. Phone 578 4272.

Wairau Hospital: Hospital Visiting Hours: Daily 11.30am-7.30pm, children under 12 may visit parents only.

Maternity Ward: 10am-noon, 4pm-7pm.

Children's Ward: Daily 10am-8pm. Visiting at all times is subject to the discretion of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Picton: Ambulance: Urgent 111. Non-urgent 579 4870.

Chemist: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy. Ph 573 6420 Mon -Fri 8.30-5.30pm, Sat 9-2pm.

Medical Centre Pharmacy, Ph 928 4265, Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm

CRAWFORD, Dorothy Ann: Passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 16, 2020 at Wairau Hospital. Aged 85 years. Loving wife of the late Barry, loved Mum and Mum-in-law of Dianne and David Guard, Susan and Darrel Skey, Janet Cross and Linda Crawford. Loved Nana of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 69A Parker Street, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital and Alzheimers. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Alzheimers Marlborough, c/- 8 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201 would be appreciated. A private celebration of Dorothy’s life has been held.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719

CAMERAS wanted. Film type. Any considered ph Ben 0800 55 99 22 COINS wanted. NZ and overseas. All types. ph 0800 55 99 22 FOUNTAIN pens wanted. Conway Stewart and Parker style. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22 MEDALS wanted. Sports badges, Fire Brigade items. Any medals considered ph 0800 55 99 22

Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Senior Citizens Hall, 166 High Street. Sundays 10 a.m.

All welcome. 5785030.

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RUGBY programs and badges wanted. Single items to large lots ph 0800 55 99 22 BAYONETS swords and pocket knives wanted.

Modern and old. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22

The ASB Theatre “Cabaret Jazz”

STAMPS first day covers and post cards wanted. Modern and old. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22

Presented by Marlborough’s most prominent Jazz musicians. Friday 4th Dec, Saturday 5th Dec 7.30pm, Sunday 6th Dec 2.30pm Matinee

FIREARMS wanted. Rifles, shotguns, pistols and accessories. Single items to whole collections. ph Benjamin 0800 55 99 22

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BOOKS books books wanted. Fiction and non-fiction. Modern and old. Small to estate lots ph 0800 55 99 22

RECORDS wanted. 33s, 12s, 45s. Modern and old. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22

Marlborough Community Housie INC. Every Thursday, 6.45pm start.

Blenheim Bowling Club, Weld Street.

Food available.

Wanted to Rent Wanted: rural family home to rent. Also seeking rural land to buy (max 50k). 027 597 0492.

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We are currently looking for a part-time staff member to join our office team.

The applicant is required to have: • Excellent customer service and administrative skills.

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Part time Customer Service and Administration Officer

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Sign out. Free Christian healing prayer available to anyone. Phone 578 9704.

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MASONIC Lodge items wanted. Badges, aprons, regalia and cases. Any considered ph 0800 55 99 22

Church Notices

CRESSWELL, Nancy Beatrice: On 24 September 2020 after 3 years battle with illness at the Ashwood Park Resthome, in her 86th year. Much loved wife of Noel. Much loved mother and mother-inlaw of Wayne (deceased), Malcolm and Analita, Julie and Chris Ham, Tony and Karen, Kevin and Katrina, Jonathan and Dominica. A loved Gran of Olivia; Kiara, Jake; Nicole, Kayne, Larissa, Grace; Daniel, Shonteal; Ziggy, Franca, Frederica; Oliver and Charlie. Messages can be sent to 15a Stephenson St, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals. co.nz At Nancy’s request a private family service has been held followed by cremation.

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ELLIOTT, George 30.9.2005 15 years have flown by.

We treasure the awesome memories that are etched in our hearts. We miss you every day. Love you always. Diana, Robyn, Denise, Noeline, Bruce.

GIBSON, Ruth Cubita: Passed away after a long illness, on Monday September 28, 2020. She fought so strong and bravely. Dearly loved wife of Peter, much loved daughter of Rodolfo and Juanita Cubita (Philippines). Step-mum to Shaun, Ashley, Tom, Ryan, Jessica and Cameron. Loved sister of Vincente, Juliet, Rodolfo, Rowel, Kate, Karen and Paulo (all of Philippines), sister-in-law to Lex and Karen, Chris and Chuck, Craig, Heather and Darryl. Loved step-grandma of the late Brayden, and Reuben, aunty to all her nieces and nephews, close friend to Murray and Teresa. Messages may be sent to 2/17 Hale Street, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough, P O Box 411, Blenheim 7240, or the Cancer Society, P O Box 233, Blenheim 7240 would be appreciated and can also be made at the service. A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road at 2pm on Friday October 2, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium.

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Amazing Opportunity - Venue Manager Apply today to lead the team at The Goodhome Marlborough! Our current venue manager has been involved in the business from the start up and is now moving on to another exciting challenge so this presents an amazing opportunity for the right person to join the team.

The hard work has been done - The Goodhome Marlborough has cemented itself in the Blenheim hospitality scene with a reputation for an extensive beverage list with highlights being our gin collection, cocktails and rotating beer taps. Our kitchen is lead by super talented Arnaud and delivers modern twists on pub classics and dishes that are a little different and delicious to be tempted by.

We have an established front of house team that prides itself on friendly service and we have created spaces for our customers to feel at ease in and call their own. Spaces to relax, hang with a bunch of friends or the crew from the office.

The Goodhome Marlborough is about lunch with no plans for the afternoon, it’s a cocktail or two after five, an easy dinner with the family or a beer while watching the code.

This role would suit an exceptional Assistant Manager, looking to step up, or a current GM looking for a high performing venue they can run as their own. Staff & people management are a big part of the role, as well as handling rosters, stocktaking, hiring and promotions (gaming experience would be an advantage, but not essential).

Applicants must have hospitality experience, current or expired manager’s certificate, provide verbal referees and written references, must be New Zealand residents or have applicable work visas and be currently residing in New Zealand (no overseas applications).

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MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Information and Sustainable Transport Assistant Marlborough is recognised internationally as the centre of New Zealand’s wine industry and for the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. As a unitary authority Marlborough District Council looks after Marlborough’s outstanding natural environment and invests in the region’s infrastructure, people and quality lifestyle.

Our Assets and Services Department is responsible for delivering the key services Marlborough – Full time of roading, river control, drainage, water, sewerage, stormwater, waste management and emergency management. The Department accounts for approximately 70% of Marlborough – Full time Council’s annual operating expenditure plus significant major capital projects. Based within the Finance Department the Management Accountant – Operations provides We have an exciting opportunity to join our Viticulture team based in Marlborough.

Marlborough – Full time expert support across the Assets and Services Department.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Viticulture team based in Marlborough.

Reporting to the Vineyard Manager, this role will be responsible for supervising the daily vineyard We are now looking for an Information and Sustainable Transport Assistant who operations a structured environment achieve high quality Reporting towithin the Vineyard Manager, this roleto will be responsible for outcomes. supervising the daily vineyard will report to the Management Accountant – Operations and provide data entry and We haveoperations an exciting opportunity join our Viticulture team based in Marlborough. within a structuredtoenvironment to achieve high quality outcomes. administrative support across the Assets and Services Department. A significant About you; focus of this role will be administering the Total Mobility Scheme, which provides About you;Vineyard Manager, this role will be responsible for supervising the daily vineyard subsidised transport for people with a permanent disability or impairment.

Reporting to the You have a tertiary qualification in viticulture/horticulture; If you’re willing to tackle new challenges, and would like to become our new operations within a structured environment to achieve high quality outcomes.  You outdoors and are physically fit to perform the duties; You love havethe a tertiary qualification in viticulture/horticulture; Information and Sustainable Transport Assistant you should have:  You 3 + outdoors years’ experience in viticulture/horticulture; You have love the and are physically fit to perform the duties; • A good practical understanding of the operation of accounting and information  You are a natural leader who can communicate clearly; About you;  You have 3 + years’ experience in viticulture/horticulture; systems.  You havea anatural clean driver’s license; You are leader who can communicate clearly; • Sound numeracy skills with a commitment to accuracy at a detailed level.  You are comfortable using Outlook and Excel and can pick up new systems quickly; Youahave a clean driver’s license;  You have tertiary qualification in viticulture/horticulture; • Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new software programmes.  First Aidcomfortable and Growsafe preferred but notExcel essential.

You are using Outlook and and can pick up new systems quickly; • A strong focus on customer service and a positive attitude.  You love the outdoors and are physically fit to perform the duties;  First Aid and Growsafe preferred but not essential.

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Enrolments Enrolment at Grovetown School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on our school website or at the school office.

Applications for out-of-zone enrolment are now being invited for students who will be eligible for enrolment during 2021. Placements will most likely be for New Entrant and Year 1 students.

The deadline for receipt of applications for out-ofzone places is Nov 16 2020.

If a ballot is required for out-of-zone places, it will be held on Nov 20 2020. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.

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Public Notices E.I.L. ELDERSTUDY (NZ) INCORPORATED is holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 20 October 2020 at 11am at the offices of Lawyers Gascoigne Wicks, 79 High Street, Blenheim 7201. All financial members may attend. Requests for a copy of the agenda and any queries may be directed to Ian Walker at: ian.walker@eilnewzealand.co.nz

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Election of Officers

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AGM

10.30am Sunday 18 October 2020

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Nominations close Sunday 1st November 2020 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement.

The Voting Roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours, Voting closes at 4pm on 4th December 2020 Returning Officer Debbie Wallis

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what’s on in marlborough

Marlborough Art & Wine Fair

21 September – 4 October 2020 Come and view the latest work by Ian Hamlin, Liz Downey, Molly Murphy & Prue Matthews at The Wine Station. For the duration of their exhibition, the Awatere Early Learning Centre will benefit from 50% of the gallery fee. 10am-7pm daily. Free entry at The Wine Station.

Wednesday 30 September Picton Mahjong Group:

Every Wednesday 1.15pm Endeavour Park. All Welcome. Contact Gyllian 03 573 5383

Blenheim Riverside Railway:

Steam Train “Donald” Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm, 2pm, and 3.00pm to Omaka and return. Adults $15 Child $7 Eftpos now available.

For Charters for your special occasion phone John 027 309 2466 or email Chris cjkombi@gmail.com

Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Park Holiday Programme: Tour of the Stables in Beavertown

11am: Meet our new curator Warren, who has a lifetime of knowledge and passion about all things to do with stables and horses in history. Check out amazing new displays and activities. Family fun for everyone. FREE, but bookings essential. Phone 578 1712, or email: info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Thursday 1 October

Ulysses Retreads Group

Meet Brayshaw Park Thursdays 11.00am. Ride to various destinations for lunch. Come by bike, tin top or magic carpet. Bring your laughing gear, a thermal to wear and a story to share.

Salvation Army Toy Library: Today 3.30 to 4.30pm

Knit and Natter:

Thursdays 10.30am to 12pm, Marlborough District Library. Adults only. Are you interested in knitting and looking to meet new people? Bring along your knitting project. Tea/coffee available.

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Indoor Bowls – President’s Tournament results Thirty-six indoor bowlers competed in the President’s 8/9 Triples Indoor Bowls tournament on Sunday, September 27 held in the Simcox Stadium on Batty’s Rd. This was a new format not played before in Marlborough and tested the players tactics as well as their ability. The winners, from Waikawa were Donna Hamilton and Julie Morehead with three wins and nine ends.

Runners-up, Brian Booker, Betty Schofield and Debbie Wearing with three wins and seven ends.

Up-coming events The Clubs of Marlborough is having its closing night on Friday, October 2 starting at 7pm. All Indoor Bowlers are invited.

The Annual Richard Bateman Indoor Bowls Tournament is being held at the Clubs of Marlborough this Saturday, October 3 starting at 12.30pm. Teams of four or single entries to Glen by phoning (03) 579 2574.

There will not be a Social Bowls event at the Simcox Stadium on Sunday, October 5 due to a prior booking. The next Tournament will be on Sunday, October 11 at 1pm. Enter on the day.

President's 8/9 Triples Indoor Bowls tournament winners, Donna Hamilton and Julie Morehead. Photo provided

Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Park Holiday Programme: Calligraphy for Kids:

11am – 1pm: Learn calligraphy with only a Crayola marker. Calligraphist Corrie will provide simple instructions on the basic shapes and techniques to draw beautiful letters in a fun way. This class is geared for children 8 to 18 years. Resources provided, $5 per child. Bookings essential: Phone 578 1712, or email: info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Golf Results

Friday 2 October

Awatere Golf Club

Fridays 3.30 to 5.30pm, Riversdale Community House, 131 Budge Street. Avon 579 2440

September 23, Stableford: Wendy Avery 39, Gayle Marfell 33, Margaret Hastings 31.

September 26, Bayley’s 27 Hole Stable-

Kidzone:

Saturday 3 October

Salvation Army Toy Library: Today 10am to 12pm

Vintage Farm Machinery:

Open daily, 10am to 3pm, Brayshaw Vintage Farm.

John 5777 442

Sunday 4 October

Blenheim Riverside Railway:

Steam Train “Donald” Departs from Brayshaw Park as follows; 1.15pm, 2pm and 3pm to Omaka and return. Adults $15 Child $7. EFTPOS now available.

For Charters for your special occasion phone John 027 309 2466 or email Chris cjkombi@gmail.com

Ulysses Club:

11am Depart Railway Station carpark. Lunch Ride, Decide on the day.

Marlborough Museum History Workshop:

Marlborough 1940 – 1960. 2pm, Theatre, Marlborough Museum 26 Arthur Baker Place, Blenheim. All welcome. Gold coin donation. Please register by phoning 5781712, or email info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

Coming up

Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Park Holiday Programme:

Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October: Tour by Torchlight 4.30pm: Explore Marlborough exhibitions with Director Steve Austin. Bring your own torch.

Admission is free, Bookings essential. Phone 578 1712, or email: info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz Wednesday 7 October: Hidden Secrets Buried in the Archives 11am: Join Archivist Megan Ross and explore the magiv and hidden secrets buried in the archives.

Ages 8+. Admission is free, Bookings essential.

Phone 578 1712, or email: info@marlboroughmuseum.org.nz

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ford Tournament: Mixed: 1st Margaret Hastings & John Robinson 55, on countback from Wendy Avery and Tony Jordan 55, 3rd Judy & Mike Dwyer 54, on

countback from Ricki and Mike Ashworth, 5th Rachael and Warren Westenra 50.

Men: Alex & Jason Kennedy 60, Glen Kirby & Allan Thomas 57.

24, B Arthur 24, R Windleburn 23, A van der Hulst 23, C Drummond 22, M Guillemot 22, B Penington 22, W Ingram 22, D Crawford 22, G Kerrigan 22. Ladies Medal: J Ingram 71. NTP Fairweathers 6/15 A van der Hulst, Sowmans 9/18 P Couchman. Sept 9 Hole Stableford: Roy Lilley 23, John Rewi 20, Ian Clark 19, Paddy Couchman 17, Alan Martin 16, Clarry Neame 16, Don March 16, Jan de Zwart 16, Leo McKendry 16, Ivan Neame 16, David Waters 16, Ladies Bernice

Arnold 17, c/b Barbara Looker 17, Jill Hurcomb 17, Jenny Evans 17, Trees Rewi 17, Helen Neame 16.

Results Club Championship: Senior A Men Graeme Daines, Senior B Men Mike McConnell, Intermediate A Men Brian Yarrall, Intermediate B Men James Brunel, Junior A Men Trance Poa, Junior B Men Warren Ingram, Senior Women Jane Ingram, Intermediate Women Sa-Nga Grupp, Junior Women Colleen McLeod.

beat B Keenan 7/6. Junior B A Milne beat M Walker 2 up. Intermediate A - P. D’auvergne beat C Neame over 38 holes. Intermediate B S Weaver beat G Thomas 5/4. Senior B Bavin beat T Nicol 6/4.

Junior A Plate C Dawson beat S Rainbird 5/3.

Junior B Plate B Ellis beat P Browning 2/1.

Intermediate Plate A B Holden beat G Lang 1 up.

Intermediate Plate B O Gibbs beat I Berrie 3/1.

Senior Plate B Hale vs L Ryder by default B Hale.

Ladies: Silver A Minhinnick beat T Bary 7/6. Bronze 1W Moffat beat A Newman 4/3. Bronze 2 C Heppelthwaite beat D Betts 2/1. Silver Plate A Thomas beat J Laing 5/4.

Bronze 1 Plate W Swanson beat S Lang 2/1.

Bronze 2 Plate P Olliver beat P Minhinnick 4/3.

September 27, Men,Stableford. Men, Owen Gibbs 32, Terry Lane 31.

Winner Lynda White 37, 0-22.5 Maria McConway 28, Joan Gabara 27, Jo Prescott 26. 22.6-29.6 – Margaret Frisken 35, Lin Stone 34, Kaye Keys 31. 28.9-36.9 Tonya Cowlishaw 25, Judy Jones 23.

September 24: Paul Towers 39, Gary Aldridge, Didie Crevecouer 37, Jeff Pascoe

36, Grant Aikman, Bill Rainbird 35, Paul Howden 33.

September 25: 9Hole scrambled EggsEllie Gillies 24, Lynda white 22, Mary Butler 22, Heather smith 20, Odette Roper, Kaye Keys 18.

Blenheim Golf Club September 23, Ladies LGU medal 0-29: L Ingram 97-26-71, J Batty 89-17-72 30+, D Walker 116-43-73 on c/b, B Arnold 9 Holes Y Hore 61-25-36.

September 24, Men Single Par: M Guillemot +8, D Cassidy +4, P Couchman +3, D Lamond + M Bowe +1, A Wilson +1, D Shaw + G Daines, As C Scammell , As M McConnell As. 9 Holes Stableford: B Varrall 19, R Agnew 17, c/b Ivan Neame 17, B Lawless 17. September 25, Eclectic Stableford: D Shaw 26, c/b N Smith

Rarangi Golf Club September 23,Men’s Pairs Special,6’s Stableford: David McGuckin/Peter Browning 64, John Jones/Terry Grant 59, Terry Lane/ Alan Hogg 59, Phil Hill/Allan Ryder 55, Roger Mitchell/Maurice Soper 55.

September 24, Ladies, Medal, Net. Best Over the Field Dianne Betts 73, Rachael Bell 73, Sue Lang 74, on c/b Dale McCrindle.

September 26,Club Championships Final, Men & Ladies: Men, Junior Men K Bradley

Picton Golf Club September 19, Par: Mark Ivamy +9, Alan Butland +6, Paul Towers +6, Leigh S/Smith +6, Nick Wright, Richard Avery, Ant Booker, Rowdy Robertson +4, Phil Hawke, Andrew Sunley +3, Trevor Gullery, Brian Carver +2.

September 22, Stableford, Overall

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Rugby form guide out the window The Mitre 10 Cup has been a tipster’s nightmare so far.

Hawke’s Bay looked appalling in a loss to lowly Southland in week one.

However on Saturday they tippedup a pathetic, gutless Canterbury team for the first time since 1983.

Wellington were thumped by Waikato in the opening week but came back to beat Auckland last week.

Southland, always at the bottom of the table, just like how they sit at the bottom of the country, somehow have two wins to their credit.

The Ranfurly Shield has had a good trip around New Zealand.

After a summer in Canterbury, Jordie Barrett’s boot took it to Taranaki before the men in amber and black played like they’d partied for seven days straight to lose it to

Otago on Sunday.

That’s the joy of provincial rugby, the unparalleled depth of the game in New Zealand.

It is where future All Blacks get their break.

Players like Cullen Grace and Quinten Strange got their big breaks.

It is the nursery ground for the men in black.

Sure, the crowds aren’t as big as they were 25 years ago, that’s what happens when there’s too much rugby and fans get fatigued by it, but it still plays a key part in the landscape of rugby.

For the record, Tasman still seems like the best team, they have the best depth in that level just under the All Blacks.

While teams like Canterbury and

Motocross event this weekend

By Frances Chin

The Dynoworx George Holland Memorial motocross event will be taking place this weekend.

The event promises to be an action packed one for riders and spectators alike, with motocross riders competing for places as they race each other around the track.

This will be the third year the race has taken place. The event is in honour of George Holland, a keen trail bike enthusiast and son of former Marlborough Motorcycle Club (MMC) president Mike Holland. George sadly passed away three years ago.

“It’s been the biggest event that we’ve run. It’s looking to be that way again this year,” says MMC member Mitch Parnwell.

“It’ll be signposted from the Waihopai Valley turn off, it’s pretty easy to find.”

Last year, the event was postponed due to an unseasonable heavy rain that turned the track to mud. This year, Mitch says the event was almost postponed due to alert level restrictions.

“We had to leave the planning kind of last minute because of Lockdown. After Lockdown, we thought it was all good, and started planning. Then after the second cluster we went back into Level 2.

We would have had to cancel if we

Taranaki will flounder somewhat without their top players.

It is not a stretch to say that the rise of Tasman has been the key factor in the Crusaders winning four consecutive Super Rugby titles.

If they ever get a shield challenge, they will probably get their hands on that as well.

Expect the unexpected in 2020 and that goes for the rugby as well.

Marina 2 Marina It is time to dust off those running shoes and start preparing for the region’s most scenic running event in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds – the Marina 2 Marina.

Set for October 10, this scenic annual running event in Picton is in its eighth year. It has four course options including a 24km section, a 13km section, 9km section and a Kids Dash 2km section.

There will be many spot prizes given away. Visit www.marina2marina.co.nz for more information.

GEORGE HOLLAND MEMORIAL MX 3rd & 4th October, Huddlestones Property, 525 Avondale Road, Waihopai Valley, Blenheim, (off state highway 63)

Come along and enjoy two days of racing.

This year’s George Holland memorial is not one to be missed for riders and spectators alike!

George Holland (pictured above) will be remembered this weekend during a memorial motocross event.

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Reece McBride (right) from Westport performs a jump at last year’s event.

were still in Level 2.”

“The change in alert levels happened two days before we were going to make the call.”

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Mitch welcomes spectators to attend the event.

“There will be a couple of big jumps.”

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“There will be some of New Zealand’s top riders there. They’re pretty impressive to watch, just how fast they go.”

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